Lepromatous Leprosy

A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of LEPROSY. This disorder is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.

Also Known As:

Leprosy, Lepromatous; Cutaneous Leprosies; Cutaneous Leprosy; Lepromatous Leprosies; Leprosies, Cutaneous; Leprosies, Lepromatous; Leprosies, Nodular; Nodular Leprosies; Nodular Leprosy; Leprosy, Cutaneous; Leprosy, Nodular

Infections: 539155
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses: 1
  - Bacterial Infections: 25267
    - Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections: 363
      - Actinomycetales Infections: 1
        Mycobacterium Infections: 101
        Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections: 173
        Leprosy: 6980
        Multibacillary Leprosy: 389
        Lepromatous Leprosy: 1048

Ana Maria Salles Selected Research

Ana Maria Salles Research Topics

Disease

Therapy/Procedure